Peru Travel News

Peru's Independence Day falls on July 28, creating a four-day long weekend. Expect full hotels, busy roads and military parades in Lima across the holiday.

Machu Picchu raised its daily visitor cap from 4,600 to 5,600 on 19 June 2026. The expanded quota applies until 2 November 2026. How to book.

Peru's Amazon is drawing record numbers of eco-tourists in 2026, with Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado emerging as the country's top growth destinations.

The Peru–Colombia river border crossing closes at 18:00 on 20 June 2026 and reopens 06:00 on 22 June due to Colombia's presidential election.

Machu Picchu peak season begins 19 June 2026, adding four extra daily entry slots to a maximum of ten. Inca Trail permits no longer include site entry.

Lima and Callao state of emergency June 2026. Armed forces deployed alongside police. Most tourist areas remain accessible. Advisory for travellers.

Huayna Picchu Mountain is closed 1–30 June 2026. Great Cavern and Huchuypicchu also close from 19 June. Machu Picchu main site stays open throughout.

Inca Trail permits for June–August 2026 are in high demand with only 500 daily slots. Many dates are already gone — book now or consider alternatives.

Inti Raymi returns to Cusco on 24 June 2026. Here's where to watch, how to get tickets for Sacsayhuamán, and what to book ahead.

Peru has overhauled Machu Picchu access with daily caps of 5,600 visitors, 10 circuits, and strict entry windows — all pre-booked.